Arugula Salad with Pears, Walnuts and Parmesan | Thanksgiving Salad Idea | Christmas Salad Idea

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch with fewer calories.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and offers a creamy texture.

Make candied nuts by coating walnuts or pecans in maple syrup or honey and letting them sit for a few hours to one day in advance.

In a large bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar until emulsified.

Whisk in coarse grain Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and crushed garlic into the vinaigrette.

Combine arugula, sliced pears, and candied nuts in the large bowl with the vinaigrette.

Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.

Transfer to a festive serving dish if using for a holiday salad.

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